Meaning of the word "overstay your welcome" in English

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overstay your welcome

US /ˌoʊvərˈsteɪ jʊər ˈwɛlkəm/
UK /ˌoʊvərˈsteɪ jʊər ˈwɛlkəm/
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Idiom

1.

to stay as a guest longer than one is wanted

Example:
I'm worried we might overstay our welcome if we stay another night.
Guests should be careful not to overstay their welcome.
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